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Special Needs
Parents can better navigate the world of special education after learning about the laws and legislation behind these services. The special education process includes everything from evaluation and diagnosis to creating IEPs and implementing classroom accommodations.
What You Need to Know about Laws and Legislation - IDEA and Section 504
- Questions Often Asked by Parents About Special Education Services (National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Your Child's Rights (Autism Society of America)
- Rights and Responsibilities of Parents of Children with Disabilities (ERIC)
- Disabilities That Qualify Infants, Toddlers, Children, and Youth for Services under the IDEA (National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities)
- The ABCs of Advocacy for Children With Special Needs (NYU Child Study Center)
- Fighting the Good Fight: How to Advocate for Your Special Needs Child (Education.com)
- Alphabet Soup: Understanding the Language of Special Education (Education.com)
- Who are the Children in Special Education? (National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities)
Getting Help with the Special Education Process
Understanding the Assessment Process
Navigating the IEP Process
Understanding Special Education Accommodations
- Integrating Students with Severe Disabilities (ERIC)
- Assistive Technology for Students with Mild Disabilities (ERIC)
- Systems of Care: Children and Adolescents With Serious Emotional Disturbances (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
- Beyond Basic Access: Best Universities for Students with Physical Disabilities (Education.com)
- Providing Financial Security for Children with Special Needs (Education.com)
- Finding a Camp for Your Child With Special Needs (The Nemours Foundation)
Choosing a Helping Professional for Your Child with Special Needs
- Choosing a Mental Health Professional for Your Child (NYU Child Study Center)
- Occupational Therapists (U.S. Department of Labor)
